Guest Report post Posted January 7, 2006 Well I have begun the daunting task of photographing the flies for the contest and I am completely amazed at what I have seen so far. I have only gotten through 5 packages and I am just shocked at some of the flies that I have just photograhed, just unbelievable. Also out of those packages included one from Russia and one from Romania...very cool stuff. I'm gonna work around the clock this weekend to see how far I can get. I know more packages will trickle in next week so I will still have to wait until the all arrive before I post the voting booth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
British mike 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2006 I am looking forwrd to seeing some of these patterns as i am sure many other tyers are, thanks for all your hard work with the photographing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2006 Yes Will thanks for all the effort you make for making the forums what they are! -Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duckydoty 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2006 Man o Man! I cant wait to see them. I use to love to refresh the page over and over again just to see the entries from last year at the top of the page. Duckydoty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2006 Exellent news. I really look forward to seeing what we got! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2006 I have a feeling that this is going to one of the coolest things in fly tying history. If you are excited then I can tell the flys are going to be great. Thanks Will!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CapeBSalar 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2006 Awesome Will!! Don't drink too much coffee. I can't wait to see the flies! I sent mine out on the 30th so I doubt they are there yet. Hopefully you get a good # of packages this year. Keep us posted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 7, 2006 So far I have photographed 15 sets for a total of 43 flies. Out of this small sample so far I have seen some amazing realistics, beautiful salmon flies and some tiny flies that I can barely get ahold of with my hook keeper. By far the most popular category is the trout nymphs. If I had to guess, I would say we won't have as many flies as last year but the quality of every fly is much higher. That's a good trade. Coffee? Let's just say I would want to have tied the flies once I get down to that last beer in the fridge :hyst: :hyst: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex C. 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2006 Please take the pics of mine before you get too tipsy :scared: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day5 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2006 I guess my question is How many of them have you "Field Tested" If my flies show up with grass on them and straighten hooks chew marks missing parts etc..... Ill understand temtation is a B!+@# Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Kekel 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2006 PLEASE take pics of mine after drinking HEAVILY so that way they'll look better to you!!! :cheers: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 7, 2006 I'm now up to 35 sets with a total of 130 flies. I have lost track but I think we are up to sets from 8 different countries so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex C. 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2006 The suspense is killing me :jumpy: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calebB 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2006 I can't wait to see them all! I didn't know we had members from so many countries! :bugeyes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
